January 2007
Editor’s Note: The calendar is prepared two months in advance. Dates, times and places of events sometimes change, so please call to confirm information.
Habitat is Where It's At
Free Kids’ Days at Northwest Trek! Up
to four children ages 3 to 12 can visit the park free with one paying
adult during the Kids ‘N’ Critters Naturefest, held Jan. 13-15.
Kids can explore their wild sides as they participate in outdoor walks,
hands-on crafts, and animal presentations. Activities include making a
habitat wheel, tree cookie necklaces, playing habitat games, watching
a creature feature video and participating in a survival-themed scavenger
hunt. Park open 9:30am-3pm; trams and activities run throughout the day.
Adults $12. Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, 11610 Trek Dr. E, Eatonville.
360-832-6117. www.nwtrek.org.
Seattle Mariners Fanfest
Run around the bases on a Big League
field, catch pop flies in the outfield, tour the Seattle Mariners team
clubhouse, and get autographs from current and former Mariners players
Jan. 27-28 at Safeco Field. Events include the Raul Ibanez Skills Challenge,
interactive baseball experiences, Kids Zone photos with the Mariner Moose,
Dugout Dialogue question and answer session with Mariners players, a behind-the-scenes
tour of the clubhouse and weight room, and much more. Visit Web site for
schedule. $10 adults, $5 ages 6-14, free ages 5 and younger. $5 parking
at Safeco Field garage. 206-346-4001. www.seattlemariners.com.
Hot Tips
Missoula Children's Theatre
Auditions
Children in first to 12th grades are invited to audition with the Missoula
Children's Theater for a part in Beauty Lou and the Country Beast. Fifty
children will be chosen; no prior acting experience is necessary. Training
is free, but a week’s commitment is required for those who are chosen.
Auditions are at 3:30pm Jan. 22 at the Pantages Theater, Ninth and Broadway,
in Tacoma. The performance will be Jan. 27. 253-591-5890. www.mctinc.org.
See Jan. 27 for performance information.
The Art of Music
Old violins that have been transformed into
works of art will be on display at South Sound area businesses through
February. All ages. FREE. Visit the Web site for tour information and
display sites. 360-352-1438. www.studentorchestras.org.
1 Monday
New Year's Day Dance. Swing into the new year with good music, a light lunch, a non-alcoholic toast and party favors. Music by Casonova. Ages 18 and older. 1-3:30pm. $10. South Park Community Center, 4851 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma. 253-591-5299.
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium. Visitors experience close encounters with tigers, sharks, polar bears, beluga whales and elephants. There is also an outdoor theater and a children's exploration area. 9:30am-4pm daily. $10 ages 13 and older, $8 ages 4-12, free ages 3 and younger. Pierce County residents receive discount. Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium, 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma. 253-591-5337. www.pdza.org.
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park. 9:30am-3pm Fridays-Sundays. $12 ages 13 and older, $8 ages 5-12, $5 ages 3-4, free ages 2 and younger. Pierce County residents receive discount. Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, 11610 Trek Dr. E, Eatonville. 360-832-7166. www.nwtrek.org.
2 Tuesday
W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory. Visitors will find a springtime retreat from January weather among colorful tulips, miniature daffodils, azaleas and cyclamen. 10am-4:30pm Tuesdays - Sundays. Special musical performance second Sundays 1-2:30pm. FREE, but donations welcome. W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory, 316 S G St., Tacoma. 253-591-5330. www.metroparkstacoma.org.
4 Thursday
Free Thursdays at the Washington State History Museum. All ages. 5-8pm. FREE. Washington State History Museum, 1911 Pacific Ave., Tacoma. 888-238-4373. www.wshs.org.
Free First Thursday at the Museum of Flight. All ages. 5-9pm. FREE. Museum of Flight, 9404 E Marginal Way S (next to Boeing Field), Seattle. 206-764-5720. www.museumofflight.org.
5 Friday
Free First Friday at Hands On Children’s Museum in Olympia. Features free books courtesy of the South Sound Reading Foundation. All ages. 5-9pm. FREE. Hands On Children’s Museum, 11th Ave. and Capitol Way, Olympia. 360-956-0818. www.hocm.org.
Free First Friday at Children’s Museum of Tacoma. All ages. 10am-7pm. FREE for families. Children’s Museum of Tacoma, 936 Broadway, Tacoma. 253-627-6031. www.childrensmuseumoftacoma.org.
Bremerton’s First Friday Art Walk. Stroll the downtown Arts District within walking distance of the ferry. Features entertainment and refreshments. All ages. 5-8pm. FREE. Bremerton. www.visitkitsap.com.
Angry Housewives opens. Parental guidance is suggested for this musical because of the language and content. 7:30pm Fridays and Saturdays, 2pm Sundays, through Jan. 21. $15. Encore! Theater, 6615 38th Ave. NW, Gig Harbor. 253-858-2282. www.encoretheater.org.
6 Saturday
Gig Harbor Art Walk. Enjoy specials and demonstrations
at Gig Harbor’s art galleries.
All ages. 1-5pm. FREE. Downtown Gig Harbor. 253-851-5546. www.gigharborguide.com.
10 Wednesday
In The Mood: a 1940's musical revue. Swing. Rhythm. Jazz. Brass. From a time when music moved the spirit, In The Mood takes a retro look at one of America's greatest generations. In The Mood has performed for more than 11 years, and was part of the official entertainment for the World USO's 50th commemoration of WWII. With a promise of hope and prosperity, the sentimental and romantic musical features the In The Mood singers and dancers with the sensational String of Pearls Big Band Orchestra. 7:30pm. $28-$50. Pantages Theater, Ninth and Broadway, Tacoma. 253-272-7264. www.broadwaycenter.org.
11 Thursday
Free Thursdays at the Washington State History Museum. Tacoma. See Jan. 4.
13 Saturday
Family Inner Tubing in the Mountains. Head to the mountains and sled or inner tube down the hills. Equipment and transportation provided. Bring lunch, snacks, water and warm winter clothes. Ages 3 and older. Trip requires pre-registration and participation by two or more inter-generational family members. 9:30am-6:30pm today and Jan. 28. $12 per person. Depart from Metro Parks main office, 4702 S 19th St., Tacoma. 253-305-1030. www.metroparkstacoma.org.
Memory Map Making. Using the art of Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson as inspiration, local artists will lead a mixed-media workshop on creating personal memory maps. Supplies are provided, but participants are encouraged to bring photographs, buttons and fabrics that have personal meaning. Ages 8 and older with adult companion. $35 includes supplies and admission for one child with one adult companion. Registration required. 1-3pm. Tacoma Art Museum, 1701 Pacific Ave., Tacoma. 253-272-4258. www.tacomaartmuseum.org.
Museum of Glass Family Day—Tangible Tales. Investigate the themes and concepts behind Contrasts: A Glass Primer with this bright, tactile and shapely project led by Jennifer Adams. All ages. 1-4pm. Included with admission. $10 adults, $4 ages 6-12, free ages 5 and younger. Museum of Glass, 1801 E Dock St., Tacoma. 253-284-4750. www.museumofglass.org.
Saturday Night LIVE. Parents are invited to take a break and drop their kids off for a night of supervised fun, games, crafts and movies. Tonight's theme is Ready, Set, Go. Participants will create vehicles, compete in races, and watch the movie Cars. 5-10pm. $15, $10 additional children in same family. Pre-registration required. Puyallup Recreation Center, 808 Valley Ave. NW, Puyallup. 253-841-5457. www.cityofpuyallup.org.
Parents’ Night Out. Take a break or make a date while the kids have a blast at Hands On Children’s Museum with activities, pizza and creative play. Ages 4-10. 6-9: $20 first child, $15 each additional sibling. Pre-registration required. Hands On Children’s Museum, 11th and Capitol Way, Olympia. 360-956-0818. www.hocm.org.
Sha Na Na. From the stages of Woodstock and Grease: The Movie, join the singing sensations of Sha Na Na. Original members Jocko Marcellino, Screamin' Scott Simon and Donny York are joined by Reggie Battise, Buzz Campbell, Jim Waldbillig and Paulie Kimbarow to wax nostalgic for the days of old time rock 'n' roll. 7:30pm. $25-$50. Pantages Theater, Ninth and Broadway, Tacoma. 253-272-7264. www.broadwaycenter.org.
Habitat is Where It’s At. Northwest Trek, Eatonville. See Highlights.
14 Sunday
Second Sunday Music Series. Enjoy music and flowers at the W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory. A variety of musicians, instruments and music styles are featured each month. All ages. 1-2:30pm. FREE, but donations welcome. W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory, 316 S G St., Tacoma. 253-591-5330.
Kids ‘N’ Critters Naturefest. Northwest Trek, Eatonville. See Highlights.
15 Monday
Inner Tubing in the mountains. Kids can enjoy their day off from school by heading to Mt. Rainier to inner tube down the hills. Equipment and transportation provided. Bring lunch, a water bottle, waterproof pants and jacket, hat, two pairs of warm gloves, snow boots and a change of clothes. Ages 11-14. 9am-5pm. $35. Pre-registration required. Depart from Metro Parks main office, 4702 S 19th St., Tacoma. 253-305-1030. www.metroparkstacoma.org.
Habitat is Where It’s At. Northwest Trek, Eatonville. See Highlights.
18 Thursday
Third Thursday Art Walk. Visit Tacoma’s downtown galleries. All ages. 5-8pm. FREE, including the Tacoma Art Museum, the Washington State History Museum and the Museum of Glass. Tacoma. 253-591-5341.
Riches, Rivals and Radicals: 100 Years of Museums in America. This one-hour documentary is filled with fascinating stories about the people and social changes that shape the character of American museums. 6pm. FREE. Tacoma Art Museum, 1701 Pacific Ave., Tacoma. 253-272-4258. www.tacomaartmuseum.org.
19 Friday
Riders in the Sky. Performances by this multi-Grammy
Award-winning Western music group are entertaining for audiences of all
ages. 7pm today in Bremerton. $18-$25. Admiral Theatre, 515 Pacific Ave.,
Bremerton. 360-373-6743. www.admiraltheatre.org. 7:30pm tomorrow in Auburn.
$11-$15. Auburn Performing Arts Center, 700 E Main St., Auburn. 253-931-4827.
www.auburn.wednet.edu.
Jacobsen Series: Brave New Works. 7:30pm. $12 adults, $8 students. University
of Puget Sound, Schneebeck Concert Hall, N 14th St. and N Union Ave.,
Tacoma. 253-879-3419. www.ups.edu.
They're Playing Our Song. Presented as a tribute to Neil Simon's 80th birthday, this musical is a wonderfully funny, romantic story about an established composer and his relationship with a zany, aspiring young female lyricist. 8pm Fridays and Saturdays, 2pm Sundays, Jan. 19-Feb. 11. $23 adults, $21 students, $16 age 12 and younger. Narrows Theatre, 7116 Sixth Ave., Tacoma. 253-565-6867. www.tmp.org.
20 Saturday
Decorator's Den Cake Decorating Contest. Watch amateur and professional cake decorators compete with Winter Wonderland-themed cakes. Children will have an opportunity to participate in a cookie decorating session. Contest begins at 8:30am, judging at noon. FREE for spectators. Kitsap Mall, Silverdale. 360-698-2555. shopkitsapmall.com.
Discovery Walk. This nature walk is designed for all ages with a special invitation to grandparents. Today’s destination is Penrose State Park. 10-11:30am. $5. Call for directions. Sponsored by Tahoma Audubon Society, 2917 Morrison Road, University Place. 253-591-6439. www.tahomaaudubon.org.
Snowed In. Pioneer Park will be turned into a winter wonderland when the Puyallup Parks Department and T.E. Walrath Trucking work together to truck in snow from the mountains. Enjoy a snowman-making contest, music, food vendors and more. 11am-2pm. FREE. Pioneer Park, 324 S Meridian, Puyallup. 253-841-5457. www.cityofpuyallup.org.
Riders in the Sky. Auburn Performing Arts Center, Auburn. See Jan. 19.
They're Playing Our Song. Narrows Theatre, Tacoma. See Jan. 19.
21 Sunday
Family Cross Country Skiing at Iron Horse Trail. Learn about this great winter activity. No experience necessary. Pack a lunch and dress for the weather. Ages 8 and older. Trip requires pre-registration and participation by two or more inter-generational family members. 8am-5pm. $20 per person. Depart from Metro Parks main office, 4702 S 19th St., Tacoma. 253-305-1030. www.metroparkstacoma.org.
Pops I - Bernstein and Sondheim On Broadway. Join the Tacoma Symphony Orchestra and special guests Amy Bils and Erich Parce as they feature music from West Side Story, Candide, Gypsy, A Little Night Music and more. 2:30pm. $22-$75. Pantages Theater, Ninth and Broadway, Tacoma. 253-272-7264. www.tacomasymphonyorchestra.com.
They're Playing Our Song. Narrows Theatre, Tacoma. See Jan. 19.
22 Monday
Missoula Children's Theatre Auditions. Pantages Theater, Tacoma. See Hot Tip.
25 Thursday
Lee Greenwood. This powerful vocalist will evoke passion and patriotism in this one-night performance. 7:30pm. $25-$55. Pantages Theater, Ninth and Broadway, Tacoma. 253-272-7264. www.broadwaycenter.org.
Free Thursdays at the Washington State History Museum. Tacoma. See Jan. 4.
26 Friday
They're Playing Our Song. Narrows Theatre, Tacoma. See Jan. 19.
27 Saturday
Beauty Lou and the Country Beast. Presented by Missoula Children's Theatre. Because her family farm is in jeopardy, Beauty Lou befriends the Beast in order to save her family. They both learn to look beyond appearances and first impressions to see the beauty that dwells inside. 1 and 4pm. $11-$28. Pantages Theater, Ninth and Broadway, Tacoma. 253-272-7264. www.broadwaycenter.org.
The 3 Divas. Sublime music from Mozart's finest arias sung by Lambroula Maria Pappas, Vanessa Conlin and Melina Pyron. 8pm today, 2pm tomorrow. Call Northwest Sinfonietta for ticket prices. 253-284-9400. Rialto Theater, 310 S Ninth St., Tacoma. www.broadwaycenter.org.
Seattle Mariners Fanfest. Safeco Field, Seattle. See Highlights.
They're Playing Our Song. Narrows Theatre, Tacoma. See Jan. 19.
28 Sunday
Family Inner Tubing in the mountains. Tacoma. See Jan. 13.
The 3 Divas. Rialto Theater, Tacoma. See Jan. 27.
Seattle Mariners Fanfest. Safeco Field, Seattle. See Highlights.
They're Playing Our Song. Narrows Theatre, Tacoma. See Jan. 19.
30 Tuesday
Skiing and Snowboarding. Kids can enjoy their day off from school on the slopes of Crystal Mountain. Transportation provided. If lessons are needed, call for additional information. Bring lunch, a water bottle and snacks. Ages 11-16. 7am-6pm. $45. Lift tickets and equipment rental are available for an extra fee of $16 each. Pre-registration required. Depart from Metro Parks main office, 4702 S 19th St., Tacoma. 253-305-1030. www.metroparkstacoma.org.
Calendar Deadline Details
Calendar submission deadline is the 20th
of the month, about six weeks prior to publication. Next deadline is January
for March events. Please e-mail information, including date, time, cost
and ages to PugetSoundParent@aol.com.
All submissions are run on a space available basis.
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